Top Family Friendly things to do in Appleby

Cumbria is a great place for families and children, and Appleby is no exception. From waterfall hikes, river trails and ancient castles, here are some of the best things to do in and around Appleby as a family…

  • Camping

Abbley offers a great selection of family friendly campsites with plenty of space for kids to enjoy ball games and a night under the stars… 

  • Wild Rose Park 

Prices vary depending on season and chosen accommodation 

Located in the Eden Valley overlooking the Pennines, Wild Rose Park is an award-winning ‘glamping site’ complete with caravans, lodges and camping pods. The park is great for children and has an ice cream parlour, a swimming and paddling pool and a children’s play park.

  • Alanholme Caravan and Camping Park 

A family tent sleeping up to 4 people is £25 per night, per pitch

For some classic valley camping, the Alanholme Caravan and Camping Park is the ideal spot. The small site is an ideal base for exploring the Eden Valley, the Pennines and Appleby. The site is perfect for tourers, campervans and tents. For a bit of luxury, you can book one of the sites glamping pods.

  • Little Walks for Little Legs

Appleby and the surrounding area is an ideal place to walk with kids; from lakeside strolls to adventurous woodland trails, these routes have all you need to your little ones occupied and interested along the way!

  • Kirby Stephen Family River Trail

Kirby Stephen Community Arts and Stomping Ground produced a family trail along the banks of the River Eden at Kirby Stephen, perfect for stretching little legs. The trail consists of a few circular routes by the River Eden, one taking about an hour and the other around 2 hours. The trail pack also includes a Poetry Path where little ones can seek out poems!

  • Acorn Bank

Acorn Bank has endless woodland and gardens for children to explore with many cool features. Children can climb inside the Dalston Oak, which is thought to be the oldest tree on the estate! Keep an eye out when walking past the garden’s ornamental pond; this home to a family of newts! When exploring the woodland, children can make little dens out of the sticks and materials in the forest. A day exploring Acorn Bank is bound to tire the kids out!